Tesla’s reputation for continuous improvements is well-founded, particularly when it comes to software. This time, the automaker from Austin has turned its attention to camera quality. Those driving Hardware 3 (HW3) Teslas are in for a treat with the introduction of a new software upgrade that improves camera quality. Recently, Tesla owner @efieber_andre took to platform X to spotlight what he dubbed a “game changer” – the 2023.32.4 software update. Prior to this update, drivers had bemoaned a camera feed riddled with overly saturated visuals, an odd red hue, and generally poor quality… More…

Electric vehicles are more than just a modern-day whim – they’re the future of the automotive industry, and DS Automobiles is not one to be left behind in the race. The French premium brand, operating under the Stellantis umbrella, recently dropped the news: come 2024, every new DS model will be electric. All-new DS 4 E-tense Founded in 2015 as an offshoot from Citroën, DS Automobiles had originally penciled in 2027 as the year they’d venture exclusively into the electric territory. But the accelerated shift isn’t all that surprising. After all, every DS model since 2019 has featured… More…

There’s a popular idiom that states, “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.” But in the case of the ever-competitive electric car market, Audi seems to be taking a slightly different approach: “If you can’t beat ’em, undercut ’em.” Or at least try. Audi’s aggressive move comes in the form of a hefty discount available to US customers – up to €19,000 off its 2023 RS e-tron GT. Audi hopes that this price slash positions the e-tron GT as a direct rival to the behemoth in the segment, Tesla’s Model S Plaid. One could almost feel the shade Audi is desperately trying to throw. So, what’s on… More…

The automotive world often throws us some unexpected collaborations. The latest scoop? The Japanese giants, Toyota and Suzuki, might be joining hands to create an electric ‘baby’ SUV for the 2025 market. This isn’t a pair of dance partners making their debut, as the two companies already share a history of mutual vehicle rebadging and technological exchanges. They’ve undertaken joint ventures available in diverse markets from Europe to Southeast Asia, and even in South Africa and India. The baby SUV is predicted to be the production version of Toyota’s bZ Small Crossover Concept, unveiled… More…

California’s own Karma Automotive is making waves once more. Not long ago, the brand faced challenges that meant it virtually left the electric vehicle arena. Yet, with a change in leadership and a renewed focus, the Chinese-owned automaker is ready to reclaim its stake in the market. Once upon a time, Karma was a renowned early EV maker, Fisker. Following Fisker’s bankruptcy, Wanxiang Group of China procured its remnants in 2014. Thus, the Karma we know today was reborn from the Fisker model’s ashes. Just two years later, they rolled out the Revero, a reincarnation of the Fisker Karma as… More…

General Motors is stepping back onto European grounds, and it’s doing it in style. It’s making an entrance with the Cadillac Lyriq, a premium electric SUV, confidently priced at CHF 82,000 (equivalent to about €83,600). GM is now taking orders for the Cadillac Lyriq in Switzerland, with initial deliveries planned for the first half of 2024. This is just the start, too, the company intends to expand its electric fleet to Sweden, France, and a few more European countries within the next two years. GM is steering clear of the traditional dealership approach, opting instead to sell… More…

General Motors is stepping back onto European grounds, and it’s doing it in style. It’s making an entrance with the Cadillac Lyriq, a premium electric SUV, confidently priced at CHF 82,000 (equivalent to about €83,600). GM is now taking orders for the Cadillac Lyriq in Switzerland, with initial deliveries planned for the first half of 2024. This is just the start, too, the company intends to expand its electric fleet to Sweden, France, and a few more European countries within the next two years. GM is steering clear of the traditional dealership approach, opting instead to sell… More…

Today, Renault Group and Volvo Group announced plans for a new joint venture tasked to create next-generation of electric vans and address a growing demand for zero-emissions light commercial vehicles. Market analysts believe that the market for all-electric vans will triple by 2030 and the two car manufacturers want a piece of the pie. CMA OGM Group will also participate in the joint venture with Volvo and Renault, pending only some regulatory approval processes. CMA OGM Group is a French-based logistics company with many years of experience in the field, while Renault and Volvo will… More…

As autumn leaves drop in the US, so do the prices of Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y. Tesla’s response to missing its delivery target in Q3 it to discount its two most sought-after models in its home market. The Model 3 now flaunts a starting price of €36,330 for its Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant – a drop from its earlier price of €37,500. Those itching for the extra zest of the Model 3 Long Range can now secure it for €42,860, down from its initial €44,020 tag. The Model 3 Performance now stands at €47,520, while it previously called for €49,610. The Model Y Long Range, so far… More…

Former Swedish performance brand, now EV maker Polestar just unveiled its Q3 sales report and the numbers are looking good. The company moved a total of 13,900 vehicles in the past three months, which is a huge 50% growth compared to the same period last year. A fair share of the credit goes to the upgraded, Polestar 2, which was the best seller. Polestar 2 Polestar’s delivery scoreboard reads around 41,700 for the first nine months of this year, which is a 37% climb year-on-year. With the introduction of Polestar 4 in China in the upcoming quarter, the company is… More…

Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) is soon going to actually be the North American Charging Standard – see what we did there? More and more car brands have been announcing the adoption of NACS for future models over the past few months, and today it was Hyundai’s turn. Starting in the fourth quarter of next year (between October and December), new Hyundai cars sold in the US will come with the NACS charging port. Those sold in Canada will follow in the first half of 2025. Also in 2025, specifically from the first quarter of that year (January to March), existing Hyundai EVs… More…

The BMW X2 series is about to debut next week and we’ve already seen a short teaser from the company’s Instagram page. Today’s teaser is a bit more extensive, though, and quite unorthodox too. BMW has built an entire island in Fortnite with lots of easter eggs scattered throughout the island. The easter eggs include BMW’s iconic four-cylinder headquarters building, BMW Welt and the BMW Museum. There’s also the BMW iX2, which you can customize after completing certain challenges. You can apply different paint jobs, change the rims or stuff the trunk with various contents. To get to… More…

Toyota, still trailing in the electric vehicle race, announced a significant move forward. The automaker has inked a long-term battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution, giving it the juice it needs to drive its electric dreams in the US. Starting in 2025, Toyota’s future US-assembled electric vehicles will be powered by LG Energy Solution cells, to the tune of 20 GWh every year. These aren’t just any battery modules, though; they are high-nickel NCMA (nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum) pouch-type cells, bringing a promise of efficiency and longevity. This deal isn’t just a… More…

Ford’s Q3 numbers are out and they bring good news from the EV division. In the third quarter of 2023, Ford enjoyed a 14% spike in EV sales compared to the same period of 2022. In exact figures, Ford dispatched 20,962 electric vehicles in Q3, which is a leap from 18,257 in the preceding year. Totting up the sales of the entire year, the blue oval has ushered out 46,671 EVs, marking a 13.2% increase from 2022. Sure – compared to largest EV makers these numbers don’t look like much, but the growth is certainly strong. The Mustang Mach-E leads the EV cavalry, boasting sales of… More…

The European Union has officially launched an anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicles imported from China. The move has sparked a wave of opposition from the Chinese government and industry representatives, who view the probe as a protectionist measure. The European Commission’s decision to initiate the investigation stems from concerns that Chinese EVs, which are allegedly benefiting from state subsidies, are entering the European market at artificially low prices. This, the EU argues, poses a threat to its own EV industry. China’s commerce ministry expressed its “strong… More…

Munro Vehicles, known for its recent attention-grabbing Mountain Rescue 4×4, is once again in the spotlight. This time, it’s for a more refined EV utility ride named the Series-M. The Series-M has left behind the boxy front that marked its pre-production model, the MK_1. Led by design maestro Ross Compton, the team reshaped and streamlined its face, featuring a new headlights layout and pronounced fender arches. The new design isn’t just about the looks, though – it enhances forward visibility, and, importantly, cooling. The sides of this EV have undergone notable changes too. They… More…

BMW is heading for a naming makeover. The brand is reportedly going to embrace a more consistent naming system for both electric and traditional combustion engine vehicles. Recent applications to the European trademark office reveal BMW’s new approach. These recent revelations are corroborated by additional filings with the German trademark authority. BMW is about to move to a unified naming approach with the “i” prefix indicating electric models staying put. The Neue Klasse platform is where the new naming strategy will make its grand debut. Starting with the X3 family, the… More…

GM’s Ultium EV platform is finally starting to pick up speed. The latest report by the company reveals EV sales are still a small fraction of the company’s total sales volume – this quarter, companies under the GM umbrella delivered 20,094 EVs compared to the 674,336 total sales. And of those 20,094 units, the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV account for 15,835 of the sales. That’s an great performance for a vehicle that’s approaching its end-of-life stage. GM is going to update it using its Ultium platform in the near future, though. Although not record-breaking, the rest of the sales are from… More…

Kia’s lineup of EVs has been among the most unique and distinctive so far, and in recent times it’s covered more and more of the market at various price points. The Korean company is of course set to continue launching new EVs, and we will get a glimpse of three of those next week, on October 12 to be precise. That’s when Kia EV Day is taking place, an event during which the company says it will announce its future EV vision along with a new model lineup. Specifically, it will present three new small to medium sized EVs, with keynote speakers expected to introduce these as well as Kia’s… More…

Skoda’s electric SUV has received an update, not even a full two years since its release. After the regular models got detailed last week, it’s now turn to see what the 2024 Skoda Enyaq RS has to offer. More power, more range and faster DC charging makes one wonder if the early adopters of the Enyaq Coupe RS are feeling just a tad bit envious right about now. In the ever-evolving landscape of electric vehicles, it’s refreshing (and perhaps, mildly infuriating for early birds) to see automakers push upgrades at increased frequency. The dual motors on the 2024 Enyaq RS produce a combined… More…